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- Best steam mop Bissell 1867-7 Steam Mop *Est. $80
- Best inexpensive steam mop SteamFast SF-140 Steam Mop *Est. $40
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Best inexpensive steam mop
- Swiveling mop head
- Uses tap water
- Easy to fill and maneuver
- 19-foot power cord
- Removable handle
- Durability complaints
- Relatively small water reservoir
- Can leave floors wet
- Can't be used on all types of flooring
- Doesn't sanitize unless left in place for 15 seconds
February 2009. Reviewers and owners agree that the SteamFast SF-140 steam mop is the best option in its price range, although the Bissell 1867-7 steam mop (*est. $80) gets better reviews overall. The SteamFast mop can steam for about 12 minutes without refilling (compared to 15 minutes for the Bissell version), and reviews say it cuts right through dried liquids and other stains on a variety of flooring materials. As with all steam mops, the SteamFast SF-140 should not be used on unsealed wood or cork floors. Some owners say that they use towels to absorb excess water left on the floor after mopping, but this is a very common complaint about steam mops. If you can budget more for a steam mop, reviews say that the Bissell 1867-7 is sturdier.
We read the best review of the SteamFast SF-140 at KYW-TV's website CBS3.com, which records the results of Good Housekeeping's steam-mop testing. This mop aced the testing and outperformed the other two mops tested. At Amazon.com, this mop has garnered a handful of reviews, but at Walmart.com, it's been reviewed more than 150 times.
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This article reports on a test of steam mops conducted by Good Housekeeping in which three steam mops are tested and compared. The SteamFast Multi-Purpose Steam Cleaner outperforms the other two; testers say it's easy to fill and maneuver. This is the best place to read the results of the Good Housekeeping test, which is not posted on the Good Housekeeping website.
Review: 3 on Your Side: Best Steam Mops, Jim Donovan, Apr. 9, 2007
2. Walmart.com
At Walmart.com, the SteamFast SF-140 earns an average of four stars in more than 150 reviews. Many owners say that they wish the cord was longer; some report durability problems and others complain that the floor is left too wet. But the majority say that the SteamFast mop is easy to push and heats quickly.
Review: SteamFast Hard Floor Steam Mop, Contributors to Walmart.com
3. Amazon.com
At Amazon.com, the SteamFast SF-140 has garnered a handful of owner reviews. Owners seem to like the microfiber mop pads, which are affixed with Velcro rather than drawstrings. The only downside, reviews say, is that this mop leaves some water on floors after mopping.
Review: SteamFast SF-140 1000-Watt Hard-Floor Steam Mop, Contributors to Amazon.com
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